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Hasham Iqbal
Hasham Iqbal Asked 14 years ago

how to serve a pendulum serve with backspin, top spin and side spin. i hav seen ur videos but i am when to play which short specially with topspin and when the ball hits bounces on the side of the table. My forehand is weak how can i make it strong. Also i am confused that when shud i play a backhand chop.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Hasham,

Lots of questions there.

The Pendulum serve needs training.  It is a matter of persevering with it until it gets better.  If you have watched our Serving Secrets DVD you will see the technique.  Keep working on the technique as often as you can and then see how it improves.

The same applies for your forehand.  It is a matter of getting the technique correct and then work hard at mastering the technique so that you can play it at any time.

The backhand chop is a defensive stroke.  You can use it when you are forced away from the table and you want to keep the opponent away from attacking tooo strongly against you.


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